Assistant Principal - Secondary Girls

• You will be responsible for the Secondary section (Girls) of the school and any other area detailed by the Head of School or Principal.
• Follow and support school aims, policies and practices of learning, behaviour, appraisal & assessment policies.
• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
• Liaise with Administration, Key Stage Leaders, form tutors, parents and subject teachers as necessary.
• Contributing to the strategic leadership of the school as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
• Liaise with the Registrar/MMT regarding new students’ needs, induction procedures, admission testing, prom etc.
• Ensure provision of support classes / activity programme, educational trips, assemblies, sports day prize day.
• Assist with Parent-Teacher meetings, Charity drives, GEMS initiatives, and other major school events.
• Ensure the curriculum reflects the needs of the pupils and the standards and content required by the necessary educational board.
• Work with the HODs and coordinators to ensure continuity &progression in terms of the school curriculum.
• Chair meetings & committees as required.
• Manage budgets and undertake teaching and other professional duties as reasonably delegated by the Principal / Head of School.
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers.
• Ensure effective teamwork with teaching staff in the section.
• Ensure the other supervisory staff develops skills in academic work and supervision.
• Ensure the high quality of learning & teaching across the school as judged by GEMS Educational standards.

• Detailed knowledge of the United Arab Emirates education sector with a demonstrated ability to engage with school leaders, senior executives and influencer organizations at the

• Mature in approach, decision-making and follow through.
• Self-starter who takes initiatives and can exemplify the institution culture during interactions.
• Ability to motivate and engage extended teams to plan and execute strategies and

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, without distractions.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and adapt to and drive change as required.

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